Proclamations

The Office of the Mayor, on special occasions, will make official declarations to honor and recognize people, places or events in the Bloomington community. Whether it's a day, week or month, the Office of the Mayor has designated a variety of occasions as worthy of proclamations. To view past proclamations, click the links below.

The necessity to acknowledge the celebration of African American history is a call for all Americans to explore the African American experience and bring the public’s attention to important developments that merit emphasis within the human transcript.

March 31st is the birthday of Cesar Chavez, whose dedication to non-violent organizing for just wages, safe labor conditions and respect for all those who toil in the fields moved him to lead a peaceful nationwide movement for farmworker justice

Bloomington is a community which acknowledges that a special vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively “go the extra mile” in personal effort, volunteerism and service.

on April 22, 1826, an election conducted in the Monroe County Courthouse located on the village square in Bloomington, Indiana, resulted in the selection of Elijah Lee, Haws Armstrong and David Batterton as trustees of the Christian Church; and

Bloomington recognizes that people of all ages should know how to protect their private accounts and information. Increasing awareness, education and training can create a digital community that is safer and more resistant.

For the past 100 years, the Waldron Building has served as Bloomington City Hall, Bloomington Police and Fire Headquarters, and now one of the area’s most popular venues for visual and performance artists in many different styles and mediums.

For more than 35 years, Jim served the people of Monroe County, Indiana, first as County Clerk and later as County Recorder. Jim Fielder's legacy is one of outstanding public service and genuine kindness. Ours is a better community because of his efforts.

Together we recognize the thousands of Hispanics in Bloomington, whose love of family, strong work ethic and willingness to share their heritage and traditions has made our community a better place to live.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Indiana Chapter is one of many organizations throughout the country dedicated to reducing the frequency of suicides, suicide attempts, and the pain of survivors affected by the suicide of a loved one.

The simple act of complimenting an individual either in person in a note left on someone’s desk, door or vehicle can increase positivity and a sense of safety, and result in the widespread effect of paying kindness forward throughout the City.

In Bloomington, more than 200 Rotarians and guests from 36 clubs in District 6580 in Southern Indiana are gathering on April 9, 2016, for celebration and inspiration as part of their annual District Conference.

The Indiana Small Business Development Center has recognized Soapy Soap Company for its extraordinary accomplishments with the prestigious 2015 EDGE Award. The Company truly represents the spirit and ingenuity of Bloomington’s entrepreneurial community.